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The Kensington Hotel

5.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, a quick walk to Natural History Museum

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Luxury Studio Suite (1 Four Poster Bed) | Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Wine bar
Luxury Studio Suite (1 Four Poster Bed) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Suite (The Brompton Suite) | Living area | Smart TV
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym

Room options

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Suite (The Brompton Suite) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite (The Brompton Suite)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Cosy) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room (Cosy)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Studio Suite (1 Four Poster Bed) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Studio Suite (1 Four Poster Bed)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (The Knightsbridge Suite) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite (The Knightsbridge Suite)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 102 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Studio Suite (1 Four Poster Bed) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Luxury Studio Suite (1 Four Poster Bed)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Luxury Studio Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Cozy Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Interior

Knightsbridge Suite Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Studio Suite Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Brompton Suite Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe King Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bathroom | Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Classic Twin Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Two Double Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
109-113 Queens Gate, South Kensington, London, England, SW7 5LR

What's nearby

  • Natural History Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Victoria and Albert Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Royal Albert Hall - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Hyde Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Buckingham Palace - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • South Kensington Underground Station - 5 min walk
  • West Brompton Station - 17 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Urban Baristas - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gourmet Burger Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zetland Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪K Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Hereford Arms, South Kensington - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Kensington Hotel

Boutique hotel near Natural History Museum
Located close to Victoria and Albert Museum and Science Museum, The Kensington Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a gym. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant, Town House at Kensington, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. In addition to a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Babysitting (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and a porter/bellhop
  • Multilingual staff, free newspapers, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 150 individually furnished rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
  • Smart TVs with satellite channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekday English breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 40 for adults and GBP 40 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The K Bar
  • Town House at Kensington

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (48 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1870
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 50.00 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 40.00 for adults and GBP 40.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 50.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Hotel Kensington
Kensington Hotel
Kensington Hotel London
The Kensington London, England
The Kensington Hotel Hotel
The Kensington Hotel London
The Kensington Hotel Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Is The Kensington Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 50.00 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Kensington Hotel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Kensington Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Kensington Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is The Kensington Hotel located?

Located in London City Centre, this boutique hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum. Science Museum and Royal Albert Hall are also within 1 mi (2 km). South Kensington Underground Station is 5 minutes by foot and Gloucester Road Underground Station is 7 minutes.

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The Kensington Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 749 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1002 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay there
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel, excellent staff, and an incredible breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, wonderfully decorated hotel and helpful staff. Small bathrooms yet the room had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful hotel! Staff was amazing. Neighborhood was walkable and close to museums. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with very accommodating staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Lovely hotel. Recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff. Nice attention to details.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for the Royal Albert ha and parks
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing! Service was impeccable!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic hotel! The accommodations were outstanding and all the staff were attentive, kind and friendly! We didn’t want to leave and look forward to staying there again! This exceeded our expectations of the quintessential London hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very kind and professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel! Great food!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful hotel!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ugur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
class hotel indeed
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vassil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Kensington Hotel is located in a quiet residential neighborhood near downtown London with easy access to the subway. The staff is excellent, special thanks to Boyan at the Reception, Diego and Laszlo at the K Bar.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good London hotel in convenient neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antje

Clean, comfortable, friendly, close to tube
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific service and the hotel is a nice mix of modern comfort and traditional upscale british elegance. Breakfast was excellent and the bar is delightful. Of all the many hotels in London I’ve stayed at this is a new favorite. I’ll be back for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kunal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff & service besides the location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have been staying at the Kensington for a few years now. The staff and property are what keep me coming back. The location between Gloucester and South Kensington make it very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

islam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay at
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel changed my rooms without a fuss as I could hear the aircondiotoners loudly in my first room. The new room was perfect. The meals I had were very tasty.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric Smith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The 3rd floor hallway to our room had a sour smell. No menu for room service. Despite that the service staff and rooms were excellent. Wonderful location
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this beautiful and quaint hotel. Service was excellent. I would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent and the hotel is beautiful however, we paid $916 for 2 nights and our room’s only small window overlooked the building mechanics and litter. We were overcharged for breakfast and it took two times to get the price right. What was supposed to be a splurge was disappointing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025